Join Tony Aiello, an Associate Director of Longwood Gardens, for an exploration of the impact of Humphry Marshall on 19th century botany.

Humphry Marshall's legacy was felt throughout the Delaware Valley and had a strong influence on horticulture in our region. In this talk Tony Aiello will discuss Marshall's impact on horticulture in Chester County and more widely across the region. Tony will highlight some of the more prominent horticulturists and arboreta and how their legacy continues until today.

2022 marks the 300th Birthday of Humphry Marshall, widely considered America's first dendrologist, a scientist of woody plants 

Hosted by the Chester County History Center, the event is online and is free (donations encouraged) . Registration is required through Eventbrite.   A link will be sent to you by email for the online event.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-shadow-of-humphry-marshall-delaware-valley-horticulture-in-the-19th-c-tickets-391981105037?aff=erelexpmlt